Leadership
Unlock potential and create leaders.
Strong, successful organisations attract great leaders. Great organisations develop them. For 30 years, PROAKTIV® has been helping companies take on the task of creating leaders. Shaped by their experience, informed by their expertise, and trained by PROAKTIV®, authentic leaders are ready to drive organisational and personal excellence.
With PROAKTIV®’s flagship leadership curriculum, Licence to Lead, as well as specialty and customised programs, PROAKTIV® gives individuals the power to find their authentic, conscious personal leadership style. A way of working with themselves and others that is consistent with their own values and in alignment with the organisational vision.
Making great leaders is about inspiration in three areas:
- Generating insights about what it takes to be great, and impulses to put that into action
- Acquiring and honing skills and competencies so that leadership is not just what you are, but something you do
- Being accountable for outcomes and targets
PROAKTIV® leadership training helps dedicated managers become great leaders, and good companies be even more successful. Great leadership leaves nothing to chance.
Licence to Lead
Embark on a transformative journey with Licence to Lead, a comprehensive 6-day leadership program designed to help you craft and refine your personal leadership style.
For emerging leaders and those new to people management, this program provides a foundational understanding of leadership origins and practical strategies to lead authentically, aligned with your core values.
For seasoned and experienced leaders, Licence to Lead offers a chance to reassess and enhance your leadership capabilities, gain fresh insights, and foster continuous growth.
Regardless of your experience level, Licence to Lead equips you with proven skills and processes, transforming your leadership potential into effective management expertise.

Learning Goals
Principles of Leadership
- Effectively support and develop your team throughout their entire employment lifecycle, from onboarding to offboarding.
- Implement Target-Based Management to ensure clarity of expectations and support for achieving results.
- Recognize and leverage your subordinates’ strengths and weaknesses, facilitating their development.
- Navigate and overcome the challenges associated with managing diverse teams.
Personal Leadership Style
- Enhance your understanding of leadership development and adaptability.
- Develop advanced communication skills for conducting meetings, articulating goals, negotiating challenges, and driving a compelling agenda.
- Master the fundamentals of time and people management to ensure efficiency, organization, and goal-oriented processes.
Leadership Tools
- Identify and execute effective delegation strategies using the Management Deficit Tool and delegation process.
- Master essential management tools, including task delegation, meeting management, Progress Dialogs, and Goal Attainment Meetings.
- Inspire and motivate your team, becoming the type of leader people aspire to work for.
Who is Licence to Lead For?
Licence to Lead is a versatile and customizable soft skills leadership training program, making it an ideal choice for high-potential emerging leaders as well as mid and senior-level executives. At PROAKTIV®, we tailor the program to meet the unique needs of your team, ensuring maximum impact and relevance.
Our clients include:

High-potential employees on the verge of promotion

Department managers

Divisional leaders

Senior executives
Many organisations integrate Licence to Lead into their leadership development journey. Emerging leaders benefit from the foundational training, while experienced leaders revisit the program to deepen their skills and expand their leadership toolkit. Each engagement with Licence to Lead allows leaders to reflect on new experiences, enhance their capabilities, and refine their leadership style.
Adaptive Leadership
Different situations require tailored approaches. Adaptive Leadership, our intensive two-day soft skills program, focuses on how effective leadership varies based on the specific situation and the development and competence levels of your team members.
This program equips leaders with the skills to assess and adapt their leadership style to meet the unique needs of their team, ensuring optimal performance and growth.

Emerging Leaders
Preparing future leaders for the responsibilities they will face is a crucial opportunity for your organisation’s development. Cultivating leaders whose style and integrity align with organisational goals is essential for succession planning, employee retention, and overall growth.

Time Management
A powerful soft-skills program focused on mastering the most precious resource: Time. Effective time management for oneself and others is foundational to excelling in all other aspects of leadership. Our program equips you with the tools and strategies to manage time efficiently, paving the way for comprehensive leadership success.
